Keith Anderson

About Keith Anderson

My life came undone in 2003. In the span of five days, I was diagnosed with depression, lost my career and had a mental breakdown. Not my best week.

I now use my knowledge and experience as a lawyer and with mental illness to write and speak about my journey. I have written for the National Post, the Nova Scotia Bar Society, the Canadian Bar Association and the American Bar association. I have spoken at national conferences, corporate events, universities, and fundraisers. I also have worked with the local police service with its mental health training the last five years.

Keith Anderson experiences the highs promises provide, but hits the emptiness of false hopes. It's all part and parcel of the roller coaster recovery to be endured when rehabbing from a mental illness.

Keith Anderson experiences the highs promises provide, but hits the emptiness of false hopes. It’s all part and parcel of the roller coaster recovery to be endured when rehabbing from a mental illness.

The world is harsh beyond my bubble. Sometimes, I assume everyone is educated to be sensitive and compassionate, but then I learn yet again, that we need to continue to advocate for mental health rights.

The world is harsh beyond my bubble. Sometimes, I assume everyone is educated to be sensitive and compassionate, but then I learn yet again, that we need to continue to advocate for mental health rights.

People suffering with mental illness need to set the factors identifying acceptable and unacceptable word choices used to describe their diagnoses and conditions. It’s time to support these meaningful members of the population.